Texas Beef Council

Mexi Beef & Bean Dip Ground Beef

Servings
   Serves 12

Prep Time
   10 minutes

Cook Time
   20 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Pan Frying or Sauté
   Pan Broiling
   Stir Fry

Beef Type
   Ground Beef


Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup prepared chunky salsa
  • 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 1 can (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • sour cream (optional)
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings.

Stir salsa into beef. Add refried beans, mixing well; cook 5 minutes to heat through. Spread onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Heat in 425°F oven 10 minutes or microwave on HIGH 3 minutes until cheese is melted.

Arrange tomato over cheese; sprinkle with olives and green onions. Top with sour cream if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

Suggestions

Fully-cooked ground beef may be substituted to make this dish even faster.